Author Topic: getting cold (Read 2493 times)

fishonone · « **on:** Dec 06, 2012, 09:09 PM »

looks like the cold weather is on its way come on ICE

Phfactor · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 06, 2012, 10:00 PM »

So when will we see ice on Strawberry? Any thoughts?

Hitmanhite · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 01:36 AM »

Last year I came here on leave and went snowmobiling up around strawberry during Christmas. If I remember correctly one of the lakes up there still was not frozen. Also there was only about 4 inches of snow on the trails, and some spots were bare. Jan maybe?? I hope ASAP, but have my doubts.

k2muskie · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 06:57 AM »

Quote from: Phfactor on Dec 06, 2012, 10:00 PM

So when will we see ice on Strawberry? Any thoughts?

I don't fish the berry but past history via other forum intel shows Jan sometime for safe ice. However, if we get a good running cold snap no wind possibly sooner but don't count on it for the berry...

Utahman22 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 07:25 AM »

Your right if it wasnt so windy up there it be freeze a lot sooner!

fishonone · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 07:48 AM »

Quote from: Phfactor on Dec 06, 2012, 10:00 PM

So when will we see ice on Strawberry? Any thoughts?

i think the middle of jan

Fishrmn · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 09:10 AM »

Define seeing ice. I'll bet you can see some ice on it most mornings right now. Capped? Usually about Christmas. Fishable? Usually the New Year. People on some of the bays? Usually by now.

Phfactor · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 11:39 AM »

Thanks ya'll. I just called up there and they said 90% of the time they see it happen around Christmas. Looks like your right, first of the year and we will probably be good to go. We have a cold snap coming our way so hopefully it'll speed some things up.

muskyon46 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 12:07 PM »

I think if this cold snap stays we should have alot of places iced up by christmas. I have been on the hard deck between christmas and new years many times. Usually no more than 4-5 inches of ice though, but that works for me

Hitmanhite · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 11:13 PM »

Does the wind not allow the water to freeze? I guess it would make sense since the water is moving. Also I take it wind chill does not affect ice? In other words if it's 35 degrees out, but with the wind chill it's 25, no ice? I guess with the windchill, it's still 35 out, so I guess I just answered all of my own questions. Thanks.

muskyon46 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 08, 2012, 11:14 AM »

Well the prob is that the wind blows and breaks the ice up by causing wakes and the such. Pretty much why bear lake is so difficult to get a nice hard deck on. Dang "W"

k2muskie · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 08, 2012, 03:15 PM »

Here's and interesting read on wind effect on ice formation. I believe but not a scientist, the smaller the body of water the less wind will impact ice formation...We're just glad Mama Natures hormonal therapy is hopefully kicking in and it stays this way for a couple weeks if not longer...can do without the wind though as I see it...anyhoo here's the read

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=62716.0

muskyon46 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 09, 2012, 08:19 PM »

Lovin this cold weather today

it was single digits in alot of the places we want ice

Hitmanhite · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 09, 2012, 10:53 PM »

Headed up to Henry's on Friday, hope to come back to some ice!!!

muskyon46 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 09, 2012, 10:56 PM »

Good luck up there hitman, from what ive been reading on the idaho page its looking like your good to go for ice up there. Might wanna pick you up some white paddle bugs. X2 on some ice around here when you get back

fishonone · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 10, 2012, 07:45 AM »

Quote from: Hitmanhite on Dec 09, 2012, 10:53 PM

Headed up to Henry's on Friday, hope to come back to some ice!!!

good luck on fri.

.... come on ices

Duckyfisher · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 10, 2012, 03:53 PM »

I heard their is Ice on Huntington mammoth, any confirm this and is so how thick? Glad I found this site believe it will come in handy!!! Im on the ice everyday I have off, so will be glad to post what I know!!

muskyon46 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 10, 2012, 07:50 PM »

Quote from: Duckyfisher on Dec 10, 2012, 03:53 PM

I heard their is Ice on Huntington mammoth, any confirm this and is so how thick? Glad I found this site believe it will come in handy!!! Im on the ice everyday I have off, so will be glad to post what I know!!

Welcome to the shanty duckyfisher and thanks for the offer on updates. I too am on the hard deck as much as I can. Have heard there was a cap on huntington but how much I don't know. I posted some info on the reports and condtions board for scofield and after you get 5 posts it will open up for you along with all the other states that have them. So post away and let's get them opened for ya

snakeriverman · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 10, 2012, 09:40 PM »

I am planning on getting up there at the end of the week. If someone doesn't beat me to it I will post up conditions when I get back. I hope it is completely capped because the wind is supposed to blow hard the next few days.

muskyon46 · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 06:49 AM »

For sure let us know how you do snakeriverman, its looking like we will try to get on the hard deck the weekend after next

fishonone · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 07:18 PM »

good luck on fri and welcome to IS , can not wait for next weekend the weather looks like cold is here great for the ice

snakeriverman · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 07:40 PM »

Thanks, I joined many years ago but haven't posted much. Moved down here from Idaho and figured I would help contribute to this forum a little more. Can't wait to get on Huntington. Usually by this time of the year I have had 2-3 trips in. So glad it is finally getting cold.

Dizzy · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 08:55 PM »

Quote from: fishonone on Dec 06, 2012, 09:09 PM

looks like the cold weather is on its way come on ICE

Great news! I guess I had better put the sled build into hyper-drive when I get back to town.

fishonone · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 09:13 PM »

Quote from: Dizzy on Dec 11, 2012, 08:55 PM

Great news! I guess I had better put the sled build into hyper-drive when I get back to town.

o ya i just got my heater running good now off a 4lb tank need to get a bigger sled for the gas auger i got last year.

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Author Topic: getting cold (Read 2493 times)